Laptops
Nearly 60 percent of computers sold in 2011 were notebooks of one kind or another — desktop PCs, by contrast, accounted for less than 30 percent. Over the years, laptops have become generally slimmer, lighter and less power-hungry, and they will remain the staple tool of business workforces worldwide for the foreseeable future.
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11 good Chrome web apps for the Chromebook
My recent purchase of a Chromebook led me to investigate Chrome web apps. I was surprised to find many good apps for Chrome, and have already come to depend on these 11 while working on my Chromebook. A bonus tip for Chromebook owners has been included at no charge.
Lenovo puts ThinkPads to test
Chinese PC maker subjects its ThinkPad laptops to dust, noise and drop tests, among others, in its Yamato Laboratory in Yokohama, Japan.
Acer's super-thin S7 ultrabook and W510 convertible: hands-on
IFA provided an opportunity to get a closer look at some of Acer's upcoming Windows 8 devices.
Essential tech: What keeps one ZDNet writer on the road?
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebook -- hands-on photos
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KDE netbook desktop: My guide to configuring and using it
The KDE netbook desktop is a little-known and underappreciated alternative that is included in every KDE installation. My step-by-step guide is designed to help raise its profile
Integral Crypto SSD SATA II 2.5-inch
Integral's Crypto SSD is the Full Disk Encryption solution for Windows desktops and laptops.
Microsoft Surface tablet
A quick visual tour of Microsoft's Surface tablet announced June 18, 2012, Los Angeles, California.
Laptop sightings - showing off at Computex 2012 (photos)
If you've been reading the news you might think that laptops have been replaced by tablets. Not so, says those who have visited Computex 2012.
Dell refreshes Latitude, OptiPlex ranges
Dell has unveiled its 2012 lineup of business notebooks and desktops. We went to the company's Technology Camp showcase in London to take a look.
Performance boost your MacBook Pro
Because the MacBook Pro is a portable system, you can't crack it open and replace the CPU or graphics, so the upgrades that we can do are going to be limited. Nevertheless, there's a lot we can do to give this already fast machine a significant performance bump.
Best tablet for those who don't want an iPad
While I firmly believe that the iPad is the best tablet out there, there are some fantastic Android tablets on offer. Here are my top six Android tablets.
iPad apps to run Windows (or other OSes) on the tablet
The iPad is good for many things, and with these apps it can run Windows and other OSes.
How to buy the perfect laptop
It used to be hard to make a decision on which laptop to buy. But with all the new options available, it's even harder.